Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120048061 - Ramona'S Mexican Food Products
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Ramona'S Mexican Food Products
13633 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5812
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362009433 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 4203 B | 01/24/1994 | 02/10/1994 | $1,070 | $3,375 | $0 | 02/18/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4353 A01 A | 01/24/1994 | 02/03/1994 | $165 | $3,375 | $0 | 02/18/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4353 H | 01/24/1994 | 02/03/1994 | $165 | $3,375 | $0 | 02/18/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a power press baler to compact used boxes. The press cycled down while he was picking up a piece of cardboard box with his left hand and his right hand was on the ram/tamper opening. The ram/tamper crushed and amputated the fingers on his right hand. The employer was cited for serious violations, 8CCR 4203(b), 4353(a)(1)(A) and 4353(h).
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CRUSHED, BALER, INATTENTION, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120048061 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Production helpers |
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